Phillip Mainda

Hi, I'm Phil Mainda! I was born into a missionary family in beautiful Kenya, East Africa. Growing up, I had the opportunity to live in different countries, experience different cultures, and meet people from all walks of life. Those experiences shaped who I am today and taught me the importance of faith, service, hard work, and building meaningful relationships.

My wife and I are blessed with three adult children, Sandra, Ricky, and Carl. Family and faith have always been at the center of my life. Outside of work, I serve as a volunteer Discipleship Bible teacher at Lubbock SDA Church, where I'm also a board member. I teach every Saturday and regularly serve communities in Midland, Odessa, and Big Spring.

I've always believed that a meaningful life isn't measured only by what we accomplish, but by the difference we make in the lives of others.

My professional journey in the insurance industry began in 2000. Over the past 25 years, I've gained experience as both an insurance professional and a manager, helping families navigate important financial decisions and understand the value of protecting their futures.

When I discovered the opportunity with Samuels Insurance Group, I saw something bigger than simply continuing my insurance career. I saw an opportunity to take everything I'd learned over the years and use it to build something of my own.

What excites me most about this career is the opportunity to develop a strong agency, mentor future leaders, and create long-term financial opportunities through commissions, renewals, performance bonuses, and potential stock ownership.

But there's something even more meaningful to me.

Throughout much of my career, I helped provide insurance benefits to beneficiaries after a loved one passed away. Today, I have the opportunity to help individuals and families receive benefits during their lifetime, when they may need that financial support the most.

There's something incredibly rewarding about being able to look someone in the eye, knowing you've helped protect their family, and hearing them say, 'Thank you.' That's a bonus no commission check can replace.

The leadership training and development opportunities I've experienced have reinforced something I've believed my entire life: Success requires discipline, sacrifice, consistency, and a willingness to do what others aren't willing to do.

At Samuels Insurance Group, I'm excited to help build an organization where people can grow professionally, develop as leaders, and create meaningful opportunities for themselves and their families.

My journey has taken me from Kenya to different parts of the world, through decades of professional experience, and now into an exciting new chapter of leadership and agency building.

And through it all, one principle has remained the same: Do what others don't like doing to get where others only dream of going.

For me, success isn't just about what I can accomplish. It's about the people I can serve, the leaders I can develop, and the legacy I can leave behind.